Prospectus 2023-2024

Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.)

A D M I S S I O N A N D E L I G I B I L I T Y (SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES)

The admission to the Ph.D. programme is done in the beginning of each
academic session. Candidate must possess both Bachelor and Master's
Degree in Agriculture in the concerned subject with 7.5 OGPA for General
Candidates and 7.0 OGPA for SC/ST Candidates. The admission to the Ph.D
Programme is offered in the following discipline:

● Agricultural Economics
● Agricultural Extension Education
● Agronomy
● Entomology
● Genetics and Plant Breeding
● Livestock Production and Management
● Plant Pathology
● Horticulture in Vegetable Science
● Horticulture in Fruit Science
● Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscape
● Horticulture in Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
● Soil Science
● Soil and Water Conservation
• Rural Development & Planning
COURSE DURATION: Minimum 3 years (6 semesters with minimum two semes-
ter course work)and a maximum of 6 years (12 Semesters).*

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Total credits Hours : 100 (25+75)
Major Course Credit Hours : 12
Minor Course Credits Hours : 06
Supporting Course Credits : 05
Seminar (major) Credit Hours : 01
Seminar (Minor) Credit Hours : 01
Research Credit Hours : 75
*Common Courses : 05 (exempted for those who have already taken the
subjects in Masters Degree Program)

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SELECTION
The candidates are required to appear in written test and interview. In-service
candidates must submit NOC from the concerned employer for admission.

NUMBER OF SEATS: Admission is subjected to vacancy available in the

relevant disciplines.

*Note: Admitted candidates for Ph.D. programme will be governed by Ph.D.

ordinance of the University.

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